Total net sales for the quarter were $403.4 million, up 2% fromthe same period last year. Net income was $13.1 million, upsignificantly from $7.2 million a year ago. But same-store salesfor the quarter were down 3.9% from last year, leading to cautiousgrowth.

"We're not comfortable growing [the Bob Evans] model unit untilwe see better same-store sales and unit economics," said Steven A.Davis, CEO.

For the full fiscal year, the company expects to openapproximately 10 new Bob Evans restaurants. During the firstquarter, the company opened four new Bob Evans Restaurants andclosed one. Three more Bob Evans Restaurants were closed in thecurrent quarter. Last year, the chain opened 20 new units andclosed 24.

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